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UPDATE: 9:30 a.m.

A man is dead and police are investigating a possible shooting in Richmond.

They say the attack does not appear to be random.

An RCMP news release says officers were called to a residential neighbourhood just after 3 a.m. to find the critically injured man, who could not be revived.

Homicide detectives are now leading the investigation.

Police have not said if any arrests have been made.

They say the area in the 7500 block of Bridge Street, just north of Blundell Road, will likely be roped off for several hours.

ORIGINAL: 7:20 a.m.

Just after 3 a.m. on Monday morning Richmond RCMP were called to the 7500 block of Bridge Street for reports of a possible shooting. When police arrived they found an adult victim in the area. 

Despite all attempts to revive the individual he succumbed to his injuries.

Based on the investigative theory in this initial phase, this does not appear to be a random act.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time.  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called and will be working in partnership with the Richmond RCMP.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].